How to Apply Glitter

Glitter catches the light and makes your projects shine.

Glitter as a crafting supply makes an art project shine and many child and adult artisans like using it. Glitter may come in large confetti-style pieces or it may come finely cut. A variety of colors such as metallic, primary and blended hues make using glitter enjoyable. Whether applying glitter to a floral arrangement or making a glitter picture, this crafting product will make your projects extra special. Learn more about using glitter so you can apply this product skillfully without wasting it.

Things You'll Need

• Silk flower bush
• White glue
• Plastic cup
• Paint brushes
• Glitter
• Plastic bowl
• Vase
• Digital picture
• Picture paper
• Printer
• Cupcake liners
• Place mat

Instructions

Glitter Silk Flowers

1. Stand the silk flower bush upright in a vase or container.

2. Squirt a few teaspoons of white glue into a small throwaway plastic cup. Dip the tip of a soft-bristled brush in the glue.

3. Rub the glue, using the brush tip over the edges of the flower petals.

4. Sprinkle 1/3 cup of glitter in a plastic bowl. Swirl the glue flowers in the bowl, grabbing up the glitter.

5. Stand the flowers up in the vase and allow the glue to dry for at least an hour.

Glitter Painting

1. Print your favorite digital shot on picture paper. Choose a picture with a single image and a simple color scheme.

2. Pour different colored glitters into small cupcake liners. Set them on your worktable. Cupcake liners make pouring and controlling the glitter easier.

3. Lay your printed picture on a place mat. This protects your table from spilled glue.

4. Squirt glue, one section at a time onto the picture.

5. Pour the glitter onto the glue. Do not pour from too far away. Stay close to the picture. When you complete one section, glue and glitter the next.

6. Allow the picture to lie flat until it dries, about an hour.

References

• Martha Stewart: Glitter Painting